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Caesalpiniae Minacis Surculus

Snake bramble shoot

南蛇竻苗 〔南蛇竻苗〕 nán shé lè miáo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Caesalpinia minax Hance

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Drains heat, eliminates stasis and resolves toxin. Treats wind-heat common cold; damp-heat sand qì (shā qì); injury from knocks and falls; scrofula; toxin swelling of sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g) or extract juice by crushing. Topical: Apply crushed.

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